Godfrey "Jeff" Anderson

Godfrey Jeff Anderson, 89, of Venice, FL, widower of Ruth Peterson Anderson, a former longtime Berlin resident, died Tuesday September 18, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. Born in New Britain, Jeff attended New Britain High School and graduated from Yale University in 1940. There he was active in the Yale Glee Club and often spoke of his adventures with the European Singing Tour he took with the Glee Club in 1939. This trip sparked his love for travel that he has passed on to his family. He often reminisced about the trip he took with his wife Ruth and their daughters in 1962, traveling through Europe for 8 weeks. Jeff considered himself fortunate to be able to travel back to Europe many times with both his family and friends. He especially loved his trips to Sweden, visiting with relatives and enjoyed his Swedish heritage. Upon graduating from Yale, Jeff worked at New Britain Machine Company where he ended his career in 1983 as Director of Factory Operations. After losing his wife Ruth in 1988, Jeff spent his winters in Venice, FL, a place he grew to love. He became a resident there when he married Fay and would spend his summers in both Ohio and Connecticut. He enjoyed gardening, investing in the stock market and especially singing with the Bay Indies Chorus in Venice. Jeff spoke often of his happy memories from his childhood and times spent with the family, his brother Bruce, as well as with his wife Ruths family, the Petersons. As a young teenager he camped at Hammonassett State Park and later brought his family there to spend the summers. Later in life Jeff enjoyed his times in Columbus and appreciated the love and support of his dear family there. Jeff was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church of the Reformation in New Britain. Prior to moving to Florida, he served as deacon and was a member of the Church Council for many years. Jeff will be best remembered for his love and loyalty to his family and friends. His enthusiasm for life was contagious and he has left his family with precious memories of our wonderful time with him. Jeff is survived by his wife, Fay Anderson; two daughters Karen McConnell and her partner Allen Nielsen of Glastonbury; and Janice Smyth and her husband Gerard of Granby; grandchildren, Lindsey Salomonsson and her husband Stephen of West Hartford; Thomas Hall and his wife Abby of West Hartford; and Erin Kahler and her husband Chad of Amherst, NY; Missey Grandinetti and her husband Jerid; and Gregg Smyth. Stepchildren, David Karn and his wife Patsy and their son Casey; Robert Karn and his wife Carla and their children Ben and Madi; and Marcile Lattimer and her husband Gary and their children Caitlyn and John. Jeff also leaves many dear nieces and nephews, especially Linda Reamer, who was like a daughter to him. Besides his first wife Ruth P. Anderson, he was predeceased by a brother, Bruce Anderson. Funeral services are Monday 10 AM at First Lutheran Church, 77 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on "GUESTBOOK" at the bottom of this page.

Godfrey "Jeff" Anderson

July 26, 1918 - September 18, 2007

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July 26, 1918 - September 18, 2007

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